Pan/Tan​

About PAN

Permanent Account N​umber (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card, by the Income Tax Department, to ​any "person" who applies for it or to whom the department allots the number..
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How to apply for PAN?

1) Online Application - An online application can be made from the website of UTIITSL or NSDL

Your Queries on PAN

What is the validity of PAN?

​​PAN obtained once is valid for life-time of the PAN-holder throughout India. It is not affected by change of address or change of Assessing Officer etc. However, any change in the PAN database (i.e. details provided at the time of obtaining PAN) should be intimated to the Income Tax Department by furnishing the details in the form for “Request For New PAN Card Or/ And Changes or Correction in PAN Data”.​

​​Can a person hold more than one PAN?

A person cannot hold more than one PAN. If a PAN is allotted to a person, then he cannot apply for obtaining another PAN. A penalty of Rs. 10,000/- is liable to be imposed under
Section 272B of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for having more than one PAN.

If a person has been allotted more than one PAN then he should immediately surrender the additional PAN card(s).